Overdoses linked to brown sugar granules prompts toxic drug alert for the city
There has been an increase in overdoses in the city linked to brown sugar granules. Drug checking services indicated high levels of fentanyl and benzodiazepine .
Reportedly, it has been causing people to black out and behave unusually, consistent with benzodiazepine effects. Both fentanyl and benzodiazepine test strips have shown positive results. Northern Health reminds the public that drugs move throughout the north and therefore, it may be present in surrounding communities.
In Prince George, overdose prevention sites are located at Two Doors Down, 1126 Third Ave which is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Northern Health Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Clinic open from Monday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.People who use drugs, those who support them, and community members are encouraged to opt-in for toxic drug alerts by texting the keyword JOIN to ALERTS .
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